How I Use: Cacao Powder

Pronounced: Kah-Kow

Today we are going to be talking about Cacao Powder and how I use it in my every day recipes.

Cacao is a supplement loaded with Iron, Potassium, Copper and Magnesium. Found mostly in Powder form, it is great for general well-being including stress and tiredness relief but also boosts the immune system.

Cacao is a plant that has been used by everyone, going right back to the Aztec’s (who loved the stuff!)

It also helps that this Powder takes on a really chocolatey flavour when added to recipes and is an alternative loaded with health benefits and antioxidants.

I tend to use the brand Funktional Food’s when purchasing my Cacao Powder. You can find this in your local Aldi where they supply a 100g bag for the grand old price of £1.99!

If you are looking for a bit of a different option, Holland&Barrett stock a Cacao by the brand Naturya which comes in at £5.99 for a 125g bag.

The Naturya Cacao Powder is fairly and ethically traded in Peru. The Cacao pods are cut from trees and the Cacao pods are hand scooped for pressing!